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CT HB05994

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ezequiel Santiago

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 1-212 to require public agencies to accept Freedom of Information Act requests submitted by electronic mail
  • Mandates acceptance of records requests via email in addition to existing methods: mail, facsimile, and hand delivery
  • Applies to all public agencies subject to Freedom of Information Act requirements
  • Introduced by Rep. Hennessy (127th District) in the January 2011 session
  • Referred to Committee on Government Administration and Elections

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Electronic Requests For Records Under The Freedom Of Information Act.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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